Tooling Engineer

Post Date

Jun 02, 2025

Location

Livingston,
Tennessee

ZIP/Postal Code

38570
US
Aug 05, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

CLV-785280

Pay Rate

$70k - $100k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking to hire a Tooling Engineer for one of our largest manufacturing clients to sit in Livingston, TN. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining tooling for rubber molding and extrusion processes. This role requires a strong background in tooling design, and process optimization for rubber-based components. You will be traveling up to two weeks a month for the first six to 12 months for training.

Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop molds, dies, and tooling for rubber molding and extrusion processes (compression, transfer, and injection molding).
Participate in new product introduction (NPI) and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) efforts.
Work closely with production, quality, and R&D to ensure tooling meets functional and durability requirements. Specify tooling materials and treatments based on rubber compound properties and production needs.
Oversee tool fabrication, troubleshooting, and modifications with internal teams and external suppliers.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase tooling life, reduce scrap, and enhance product quality.
Maintain tooling documentation, CAD files, and change control records.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

Must-haves:
- Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience, or associates degree with 10 years experience
- 3+ years experience in rubber tooling or mold design
- Experience with CAD software and design tools. (Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Plusses:
- Knowledge of rubber materials and manufacturing processes a plus.
- FEA Experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.